Project Planner

Scantec Personnel Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a major UK infrastructure project as a Project Planner, where you'll play a vital role in delivering modern, sustainable solutions. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a £5k car allowance and opportunities for long-term career progression. Work within a collaborative team on a nationally significant programme, contributing to a landmark project that focuses on low-carbon construction and innovative building methods. If you have experience with Asta PowerProject or Primavera P6, this is your chance to advance your career while making a lasting impact.

Benefits

Car Allowance

28 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning within construction or infrastructure projects (£30M+).
• Strong project controls and scheduling experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate fully integrated project schedules.
• Monitor progress and report on key milestones.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Project Controls

Asta PowerProject

Primavera P6

Construction Planning

Tools

Asta PowerProject

Primavera P6

Job description

Salary: £65k - 70k per year + Car Allowance, Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Job Reference: JOB-89715

Published: 02-05-2025

Duration: Full Time

Expiry Date: 30-05-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Project Planner Opportunity – Permanent (Defence/Construction)

A major UK infrastructure project is underway, delivering modern, sustainable solutions for critical national assets with one of the world’s leading construction and project development companies. This high-profile programme will regenerate existing facilities, introduce cutting-edge technology, and enhance operational efficiency. The long-term project will employ hundreds of professionals across various disciplines, offering a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in large-scale project delivery while contributing to a key sector.

The Role: Project Planner (Defence)

Location: Gloucestershire
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Salary: Up to £65,000 - £70,000 + £5k car allowance + benefits
Project End Date: 2028

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate fully integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with overall programme objectives.
• Monitor progress, report on key milestones, and contribute to project control measures.
• Support senior planners in delivering phase sequence plans, method statements, and NEC3 contractual requirements.
• Work on a high-profile, nationally significant programme within a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

What You’ll Need:

Experience in planning within construction, infrastructure, or traditional building projects (ideally £30M+ in value).
Proficiency in Asta PowerProject or Primavera P6.
Strong project controls and scheduling experience.
Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) – UK residency required for at least 5 years.
A UK driver’s licence.

What’s on Offer?

• Long-Term Career Progression – Be part of a stable, multi-year project with excellent development opportunities.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits – Including £5k car allowance, 28 days annual leave, pension scheme, and more.
• Sustainability & Innovation – Work with a company committed to low-carbon construction and modern building methods.
• Be Part of a Landmark Project – Gain experience in a large-scale infrastructure programme with a lasting impact.

If you’re an experienced Project Planner with expertise in Asta PowerProject or Primavera P6, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major UK project while advancing your career.

If you're interested, please contact: [e-mail] or call 0151 666 8960for more information and we can send over the full job description.